NR 441 EXAM PREP VERIFIED Community Health Nursing COMPLETED 2026 (11pages)

1. What is the primary goal of community health nursing? A) To support and supplement the efforts of the medical profession in the promotion of health and prevention of illness B) To enhance the capacity of individuals, families and communities to cope with their health needs C) To provide curative, rehabilitative and palliative services to people in need D) To maximize the community's resources in dealing with health problems **Answer: B** 2. What is the difference between community health nursing and public health nursing? A) Community health nursing focuses on individuals and families, while public health nursing focuses on populations and groups B) Community health nursing is a generalist practice, while public health nursing is a specialist practice C) Community health nursing is based on nursing theory, while public health nursing is based on epidemiology D) Community health nursing is a subset of public health nursing, which is a broader field **Answer: D** 3. What are the core functions of public health as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO)? A) Assessment, policy development and assurance B) Surveillance, prevention and control C) Promotion, protection and restoration D) Advocacy, partnership and empowerment **Answer: A** 4. What are the levels of prevention in community health nursing? A) Primary, secondary and tertiary B) Individual, family and community C) Health promotion, disease prevention and health maintenance D) Health education, health counseling and health referral **Answer: A** 5. What are some examples of primary prevention activities in community health nursing? A) Immunization, sanitation and nutrition education B) Screening, diagnosis and treatment C) Rehabilitation, disability limitation and social support D) Case finding, contact tracing and isolation **Answer: A** 6. What are some examples of secondary prevention activities in community health nursing?